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David Decontie says he doesnt accept the apology from Pope Francis over the Catholic Churchs role in Canadas residential school system.

Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed shame and sorrow for the role Catholic institutions played in the “deplorable” residential school system, promising the church would help promote the Indigenous cultures the schools tried to erase.

Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed shame and sorrow for the role Catholic institutions played in the deplorable residential school system that tried to strip Indigenous people of their language, culture and world view. Speaking at Quebec Citys historic Citadelle, Francis asked forgiveness for the harm done by the policies of assimilation carried out in the schools.

QUEBEC — Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed shame and sorrow for the role Catholic institutions played in the “deplorable” residential school system that tried to strip Indigenous people of their language, culture and world view.

Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed shame and sorrow for the role Catholic institutions played in the "deplorable" residential school system that tried to strip Indigenous people of their language, culture and world view.

QUEBEC - Pope Francis is spending less than 48 hours in Quebec City, and his mission is a sombre one of penanc...

Pope Francis has arrived in Quebec City. Here's your guide on how to follow the events from the Plains of Abraham on Wednesday.

Thousands expected at Plains of Abraham for Pope's visit, musical performances

Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed shame and sorrow for the role Catholic institutions played in the "deplorable" residential school system, promising the church would help promote the Indigenous cultures the schools tried to erase.

Pope Francis is on a six-day tour of Canada aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples for the Roman Cath...